I recently got the chance to play with several different types of papers from Astrobrights. Astrobrights is just that, bright and bold for a great pop of color on any paper crafting project. It comes in 23 different colors … Read More...
Project: Wine Bottle Gift Tag
Here’s a great way to dress up a gift of a bottle of spirits, make a fun tag for it, no other packaging required! The Whiff of Joy blog has directions for make one.
-Heather
Product Review: Ribbon Roll Control
I am guessing that just like me you’ve got lots and lots of rolls of ribbon? I’m also guessing that like me your ribbon is a total mess, am I right? Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone. 🙂 Well, I’m … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bell Jar
Wouldn’t this look AMAZING in the middle of a table for a Halloween party!? This stunning bell jar creation comes from Shelly at Stamptramp, she has more pics and info on how she made it over on her blog.… Read More...
Tip: Stamp with Household Items
Here’s a fantastic way to have more stamps, hunt around your house for everyday objects, add some paint or ink and Volia’, a unique and interesting new stamp! See how Margo from Craft Pond used spaghetti and a spool for … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
Product Review: Inkadinkado Halloween Stamps
Halloween is my all time favorite holiday! So I was beyond excited to get a chance to play with some of the brand new Halloween stamps just released from Inkadinkado! This release has some fantastic cool, creepy and retro … Read More...
Technique: Copic Marker Lightening Background
Debbie P from Make It Crafty shares how she makes a cool lightening background effect, perfect for Halloween cards. She lightly traces her lines and then adds color and blending with Copic markers. Find out more about her technique here… Read More...
Freebies: Sentiment Digital Stamps
Jess at Playing with Paper has gathered all her digital stamp sentiment freebies in one place on her blog, click here to find some lovely sayings to print for your next card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Double Dutch Fold Card
Project: Floral Card
Project: Shrink Plastic Earrings
Don’t worry, BEE happy! Find directions for making these adorable stamped shrink plastic earrings on the Market Street Stamps blog.
-Heather
New Release: KennyK Digital Stamps
KennyK has just released a bunch of cool retro themed digital stamps, click here to see what’s new. And visit their new blog over here.
(card sample by Janette Garcia)
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG… Read More...
Project: Steampunk Canvas
Check out this cool artsy steampunk inspired painted and stamped canvas by Candy at Creativity is Contagious . I love the phrenology head and all the metal gears and wings!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Paper Suitcase and Book
This little suitcase by Anna-Karin is amazing!! She used a die from Sizzix for the base, stamping and distressing it and adding metal embellishments. She even stamped the inside of the case and made a wonderful tag book to put … Read More...
New Release: A Muse Studio
The new 2012 holiday catalog from A Muse Studio has just been released! It’s chocked full of wonderful new cling mounted stamp sets with Fall, Halloween, Christmas and Winter themes (my personal faves are Nevermore, Aspen Background and Making Spirits … Read More...
Technique: Post It Note Card
Wow, this idea is so easy but so darn clever! Marie over at the Legojenta blog used neon post it notes, adhered them in layers onto cardstock and then die cut them for a cool and colorful bird. This would … Read More...
Freebie: Ballerina Mouse Digi
Put on your toe shoes! Cruzines has the most adorable ballerina mouse digital stamp for free on their blog! Click here to download. btw anyone else loving the Bun Heads TV show?
-Heather
Tip: How to Mask Digital Stamps
Did you know you can use Photoshop to layer, or mask digital stamp images? Motivet stamps shares a great step by step tutorial on how to get more mileage from your digis by masking them.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ribbon Flowers
Find out how to turn pretty polka dot ribbon into lovely little flowers, perfect accents for almost any card! Besty Veldman shares this idea on her blog Paper, scissors and Super Heros.
-heather